Author Archives: Debi Walter

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About Debi Walter

Tom and Debi have been sharing encouragements through their blogs for many years. Marriage, Reading God's Word and documenting family history is our focus. Growing in our relationship with the Lord is primary in all we say, write or do. We are grateful for all who desire to join us in the same endeavors.

Caution vs. Impulse

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Debi Walter

We will celebrate 40 years of marriage on the 24th of this month. Does this make us experts in all things pertaining to marriage? Not by any stretch of the imagination! What we are is experienced. We have learned many … Continue reading →

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Every Marriage Deals With It

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Debi Walter

How much do you think deeply about the things that matter most? One thing required to think deeply is choosing to slow down. Thoughts are like timid animals–you must be still in order for them to make themselves fully known. … Continue reading →

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A Dozen Valentine Ideas 4 U

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Debi Walter

Valentine’s Day. Many people roll their eyes just thinking of it. You may think it hokey. You may think it a gimmick instigated by the card and chocolate industries to get you to part with your money. But what if … Continue reading →

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National Marriage Week 2019

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Debi Walter

Today marks the beginning of a seven-day focus on the importance of marriage in our nation. As marriage bloggers for the past decade, it has been our passion to sound this call every week, not just one week a year … Continue reading →

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Seven Romantic Quotes From (Can You Guess?)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Debi Walter

When Tom and I first started dating he lived two and half hours away from me. Long-distance phone calls were very expensive inside the state, so we wrote each other often. We spent one anniversary reading through them, and it … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time Again – Are You In?

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Debi Walter

Are you up for a challenge? It will require you to put on fresh eyes to see something familiar in a new way. Still interested? If you are at home do the following: 1. Get up and walk into your … Continue reading →

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The Role Of Faithful Friends

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Debi Walter

I love watching water in nature. Whether it be the ocean in its vastness, the waterfall in its power, the lake as it shimmers in the sunshine, or the rain pelting on a tin roof. But there is something about … Continue reading →

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Try This With Your Married Friends For Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Debi Walter

The year was about 1990. Valentine’s Day was near, so we decided to celebrate with the couples in our Small Group. We had an older couple who was a part of our group from the beginning. They practiced hospitality to … Continue reading →

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2019 Is Bringing With It An Unexpected Direction From God

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Debi Walter

It happened last week. I didn’t see it coming, but God knew all along. Most of you know that Tom and I have a cabin in Banner Elk, NC. You may also know that I have had the privilege of … Continue reading →

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6 Questions To Evaluate The State Of Your Union

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Debi Walter

It’s January, but more surprising than that–it’s 2019! It seems like yesterday when we were concerned about Y2K. We blink and time flies by at record pace. Yet it stays the same. Seconds turn to minutes. Minutes turn to hours. … Continue reading →

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One Of My Favorite Things

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Debi Walter

I love discovering the story behind songs I love. Tor Constantino, a friend we have come to know through blogging, asked his FB friends to share their favorite Christmas Carol. I was surprised at how many chose my favorite song … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Defer and Prefer Your Spouse This Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Debi Walter

If you have managed to open this post, you most likely have a minute to spare this Christmas Eve. Congratulations! Let me encourage you in this minute to make the most of this time. Pause. Breathe. Remember why we celebrate … Continue reading →

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Focus On Thanksgiving This Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Debi Walter

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for many reasons. The main one is it is the only holiday that isn’t bombarded with commercialism. Thanksgiving is the one day set aside where we pause and reflect on the blessings we have been … Continue reading →

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What We Didn’t Know Going In To Our Marriage

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Debi Walter

When we said our marriage vows we had no idea of what lay ahead of us. We didn’t know… In our first year we would move to the one city neither of us wanted to live. I would face health … Continue reading →

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Step Up To Greatness

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Debi Walter

President George H.W. Bush has been honored well in his death by family, friends and even foes. I’m grateful that we, as Americans, haven’t lost our dignity in showing honor to whom honor is due. It has been refreshing to … Continue reading →

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Are You Hunkered Down?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Debi Walter

We have been watching the weather forecast for Northwestern North Carolina. They are predicting a huge winter storm to hit the area this weekend. We have friends who are taking their family to our cabin for a week, and they … Continue reading →

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It’s December – Enjoy

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Debi Walter
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Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “W”

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Debi Walter

What a better way to celebrate this date than WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND. Being at our cabin this was easier for us than when we’re in Orlando. Tom took me to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort to watch the skiers … Continue reading →

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Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “X” – Xtra Special Advent Calendar

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Debi Walter

I love it when November has an extra week after Thanksgiving. It makes it easier to transition from one big holiday to the next. If you’re like us, it’s easy for our marriage to take a back seat to all … Continue reading →

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Thank Full

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Debi Walter

As I write we are on the road heading to our daughter’s home for Thanksgiving. Much has changed in our lives over the past 10 years, and Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in the same way as we did for years! Parents … Continue reading →

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